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WA legislation

WA legislation

 

General link to legislation in WA 

Animal Welfare Act 2002

The Animal Welfare Act 2002 is overseen by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development. The RSPCA is the main body responsible for the enforcement of legislation; however, some Department of Agriculture and Food and Food staff have been designated to act as Inspectors under the Act.

Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003

Animal Welfare - general information

There are no Codes of Practice relevant to Companion Animals

Animal Management - WA - Responsible Dog Ownership

Dog Act 1976 

Dog Regulations 1976

Dog (Restricted Breeds) Regulations (No. 2) 2002